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BJ53 KFA

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

121,214 mi
Last recorded121,214 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 KFA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 121,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 113,286 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 113,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 107,487 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 107,483 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 102,089 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 102,087 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 93,254 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 93,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 83,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 76,204 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 69,638 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 64,463 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 58,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,242 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 44,860 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 41,058 miles

oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 26 Mar 2010 34,113 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 28,133 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 21,980 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2007 16,951 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 16,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 14,700 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BJ53 KFA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ53 KFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ53 KFA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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